Oncology nurses are advocates for the ethical and legal use of patients’ genetic information. However, this information may be used to discriminate against individuals when they share it while participating in workplace wellness programs. Amendments to federal genetic discrimination laws may lead...

I worked for the Louisiana Tumor Registry for years, coding pathology reports and doing my part to make a difference, but ultimately, I grew bored. I wanted to hear the stories behind the reports I entered into a database and craved interaction with patients. When the opportunity to become a...

I would like to thank Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN, for her thoughtful editorial in the July 2018 issue of Oncology Nursing Forum . At least twice, that I am aware of, someone has used my slides without my permission. The first time happened about 10 years ago. I gave an educational program on the...

Purpose: To offer a better understanding of the experiences, preferences, and needs of patients with thyroid cancer. Participants & Setting: 17 patients with thyroid cancer receiving treatment at a university-affiliated hospital in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Methodologic Approach: Interviews...